Stroud school broken into with chairs set on fire

Police are appealing for witnesses

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 7th Oct 2025

Chairs were set on fire and a double decker bus damaged after a Stroud school was broken into.

It was reported to police that unknown offenders had forced entry to A Place to Grow home-schooling annexe on Folly Lane before stealing a JBL speaker, setting chairs on fire and causing damage to a double decker bus.

Gloucestershire Police believe the burglary and criminal damage took place between Monday 1 and Saturday 6 September and that it was reported to police at a later date.

Enquiries are ongoing and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area within the time frame the burglary is believed to have taken place, or who may have information about who was involved.

Anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which they believe to be relevant is also asked to contact Gloucestershire Police.